Friday, March 23, 2012

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place cut potatoes in a large bowl, sprinkle with oil, pepper, and salt. With hands, toss gently to combine.
Arrange seasoned potatoes in single layer on greased baking sheet.
Bake 10-15 minutes, then turn potatoes with spatula and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with ketchup or other desired dipping sauce.

Thanks Katrina!

(I stole this recipe from her here and my son asks for it EVERY day...he's extra happy on the days I cater to his craving. Healthier than french fries, but loved just as much!)

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

If you didn't hear this story that emerged from the recent tornado outbreak in the east, I thought I'd post it here. When I told my husband he actually suggested that I post it...so truly, the idea was his first. This mother, Stephanie Decker, lost both her legs in the tornado but saved her two children ages 5 and 8. They were unharmed. I can't imagine the whole situation, but she was determined to protect her children and to not leave them without a mother.

Monday, March 05, 2012

Yesterday I found a baby spider in my kitchen. Of course I squished it. My son saw. He was devastated that I would kill one of his beloved insects. He said, "Mommy, you should have let it hunt for it's food." I explained to him that the spider was in my house and I didn't want it creeping and crawling around my home. A few minutes later he came up to me with a diplomatic solution, "Mommy, you should have let it get it's food and THEN killed it!"

Friday, March 02, 2012

1. Lightly grease cookie sheet and preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Slice each hotdog length-wise, almost cutting into two seperate pieces
3. Spread hotdogs flat on cookie sheet, flat (cut) side up.
4. Top with mashed potatoes (great way to use those leftovers.)
5. Sprinkle grated cheese on top
6. Bake in oven for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts
7. While baking, make sails by cutting triangles out of paper and taping to toothpicks
8. After baking, place one sail in each "boat" and serve with ketchup if desired.

*Note... I used cheesey garlic mashed potatoes so they melted over the sides, but it was still tasty. Try different kinds of potatoes. Also, be careful with the pointy toothpicks with young children.

About Me

I am the mother of an amazing 7 year old son and a sweet and spunky 2 year old girl. I am also the wife of an incredible husband who is my best friend. This blog is mostly for me- to remember things I've learned, to learn things I didn't know before, and in the process maybe to help another mother who's doing the same things as I am.